Online Book of Condolence for Pope Francis

As the faithful around the world mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to share your prayers, comments, and memories in our Online Book of Condolence. A Pope of the people, Pope Francis inspired millions with his humility, compassion, and tireless devotion. As the first Pontiff from the Americas, he brought fresh insight to the papacy, rooted in mercy, justice, and the embrace of the marginalized.

In tribute to his extraordinary life and ministry, Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, shared: “We give thanks to God for his 55 years as a priest, his 32 years as a bishop, and 12 years as Pope. A life of service to the Church and to God’s people, we remember him and strive to ‘go out to proclaim the merciful embrace of the Father’ as he urged in his 2015 homily at the Basilica. May he rest in peace and Our Lady usher him into the presence of her Son.”

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Francisco, You led us well in the steps of Jesus. May Our Lord God grant you His Holy Peace as your reward. You will remain in our hearts and minds, and continue to lead us, even if your bodily presence is gone. Your spiritual presence remains. RIP, Dear Father, We will miss you. Joe and Yoli

Joe and Yoli Barbe

El Paso, Texas, USA

Thank you for everything Pope Francis for living up to your love for God and His Church. You truly are a great model for us, especially on how to live life joyfully with utmost faith and commitment in God and genuine love for others.

Eternal rest grant upon Pope Francis, O Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

Hanny and Lelina Consolacion

Bermuda

Pope Francis is a true inspiration…
"Well done, good and faithful servant", may he rest in peace, and may God bless him.

The Songy Family

New Orleans, Louisiana

Pope Francis, May God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Kankawee Saenkam

Thailand

Bless you Pope Francis, 🙏 may your journey be filled with Joy when you enter the holy Kingdom for you were a most special and selfless Pope. I will forever treasure seeing you in Philadelphia and the feeling of true spiritual joy you brought to my heart and soul. 🙏

Annette Schaeffer

Reading

Pope Francis was the The People's Pope!

The late Pontiff was a Global Prayer Warrior (GPW) and an advocate for social issues and injustices.He fought for the poor, the marginalized and the disenfranchised;l. He was a healer of the sick and suffering andva comforter of the weary and dying. Pope Francis was a fearless and active promoter of peace, love, hope, faith, truth and Vocations; plus those in the Consecrated Life etc ... A Shepherd of the Flock ... Representing St. Peter on the Rock!

May your Love, Life and Legacy live on, through the breathe of the Holy Spirit (or as Tongues of Fire); and Divinely shower upon the Faithful Worldwide ...

May your soul andvthat of Pope John Paul II Rest In Peace in the company of The Nine Choirs of Angels, The Heavenly Court, The Communion of Saints; The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, The Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph her most chaste spouse. AMEN

Ms. Bisi NJob

Native of: Lakewood & Long Beach, CA

Rest in Peace after all the great work you did. Pray for me.

Sarah Mates

Ireland

Rest in Eternal Peace dear Holy Father Francis. Remember your flock.

Prem Neeff

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Papa Francesco, thank you for your good work on behalf of the Almighty God on this planet. You have done the Father’s will and it is finished. May our Eternal Father keep you close by His Right hand with His beloved son Jesus Christ. May God shine His perpetual light upon you, grant you eternal rest and peace under His abode rejoicing with all the Saints and Angels in heaven, and please Pope Francis remember to continue to pray for us down here on this earth. Thank you, Fare thee Well.. RIP🙏

Edith Carr

Mitchellville, MD 20721

Pope Francis, your life was a true sign of selfless action and inclusion for everyone. Your legacy will live on and all that you did to help all of those around us. Your emphasis on everyone being in the human family was away to share God’s love and unite all of us around the world. May God grant you eternal peace 🌹

Inge Urbancic

My heart ached at his passing, knowing that he would leave a void in my life. May his soul rest in peace, and may he continue to pray for us all and for the church that he led so tirelessly.

Angel Parra

Clarksburg, Maryland 20871

Pope Francis was truly the people's pope, an ambassador for peace and justice throughout the earth. He was an inspiration to all and a role model for all Catholics. He showed that being a leader was more than instructing others, rather connecting with them and solving problems in unity with one another. He will never be forgotten. I pray that his soul may rest peacefully in heaven.

Joanne D

Australia

Une vie au service de l'Évangile et la paix.
Merci Pape François.
Requiem æternam dona ei, Domine.
Et Lux perpetua luceat ei.
Requiescat in pace.

Dieudonné CYEYI

Lubumbashi, RDC

Pope Francis, thank you for all you’ve accomplished throughout your lifetime, especially your papacy. You’ve been a strong advocate for all human life, even the marginalized and vulnerable, and you’ve always been an example of Christ for me. I love you, and will miss you forever. Requiescat in pace! 🤍

Andrea Suarez

Washington, D.C.

En oración por el papa Francisco para que el Señor lo reciba y goce de la Pascua Eterna de Cristo.

Fernando Tonone

May pope Francis rest in peace in the light of God.

ALEXANDER PISANI

Msida

May you Rest in Peace, dear Pope Frances, may Perpetual light shine upon you, May all the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace! Amen

—Mrs. Janet McDonald

Janet McDonald

Sewell, NJ

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. I truly mourn the loss of Pope Francis, but I am also grateful to have borne witness to the message about God, that His love endures forever. May we, who are companions on this journey, be inspired by the gift from God that is Pope Francis.

Conchita Taitano

Barrigada

Pope Francis' life of humility and love for all of God's people have been a living example of what Jesus taught us during his short time on earth. He will be greatly missed! Am thankful to God that he blessed us with the special person Pope Francis was to lead His holy church and set such a loving example! May Pope Francis rest in peace in God's heavenly kingdom, and may he pray for us in these difficult times.

Suzanne O'Keefe

Vancouver, Washington

Rest eternal, grant unto him O Lord. Holy Spirit protect and guide your church. Please, send forth an authentic teacher to guide us.

Joshua Pietrowski

Beaver Falls, PA

Pope Francis rides the pope-mobile in front of the National Shrine

Light a Candle for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis

As we mourn the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, we invite you to honor his life, legacy and unwavering devotion to Christ by lighting a candle at Mary’s Shrine. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis led the faithful with a heart of compassion, welcoming the marginalized and underprivileged with open arms. Your candle, lit in prayerful remembrance, will burn alongside hundreds of others in chapels and oratories throughout the upper and lower Church of the National Shrine.

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